White T.V. ad hits Perry on lobbyists

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Bill White, speaking directly to voters in a new television commercial, is critical of Gov. Rick Perry and his plans to attend a fundraiser hosted by registered lobbyists.

White: Check out the big fundraiser on Thursday in Austin at the fanciest hotel in town. They’re 30 hosts, 29 of the 30 are registered lobbyists. Many used to work on Perry’s staff. If you want state government to work for you, for all the people…

White: …people of both political parties, join our campaign. Help us move

Texas forward. I’m in it for Texas.

THE FACTS

This ad is built around White’s campaign theme that the incumbent Republican is in government for himself and the special interests who fund his campaigns.

Perry campaign spokesman Mark Miner responded: “Bill White continues to run a campaign of desperation funded by fellow trial lawyers. With a record of profiteering from Hurricane Rita, mismanaging Houston’s finances and making millions of dollars from a company under investigation by Congress, it is clear who Bill White works for — himself.”